ribosome

n. an organelle, consisting of RNA and proteins, found in large numbers in all cells and responsible for the translation of genetic information (in the form of messenger RNA) and the assembly of proteins. Ribosomes can occur free in the cytoplasm or be attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. —ribosomal adj.

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Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)

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